Fenerbahçe wins 39th Presidential Cup by defeating Beşiktaş

Fenerbahçe Tarfin won the 39th Presidential Cup by defeating Beşiktaş 72-59 in a high-stakes derby at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. This victory marks Fenerbahçe’s second consecutive title in this competition and their ninth overall.

Fenerbahçe established dominance early, leading 21-10 after the first quarter and holding a 46-27 advantage at halftime. Although Beşiktaş attempted a comeback in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to eight points, Fenerbahçe maintained control through the final period to secure the win. Wade Baldwin and Jaylen Nowell were the top scorers for their respective teams with 13 points each, while Shavon Shields was named the tournament MVP after contributing 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Fenerbahçe head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius expressed satisfaction with the team's defensive performance and the successful integration of new players. Beşiktaş coach Dusan Alimpijevic noted the team's competitive spirit despite the loss. Both teams are now preparing for the upcoming EuroLeague season.